Eden’s POV:
I felt myself flare up immediately, and I would have responded if not for Lucas interrupting us.
“Listen, please flirt with each other after we end the call, all right?” He said with a disgusted tone in his voice. “Speaking of which, Ash and I have plans to go out in a few minutes. It was really nice talking to you both. Keep in contact, all right?”
I nodded, a little upset that the conversation was ending. It wasn’t a surprise, though. They were in a relationship, after all.
“All right,” I said softly. “I love you both. Take care.”
Lucas grinned.
“You, too,” he said before addressing Sterling. “You take care of yourself, too.”
Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled and ruffled Eden’s hair. “Yeah, you too, Lucas. Take care of each other. Have fun on your date.”
Eden’s POV:
When the call ended, I took the phone back from Sterling and set it aside, shifting again so my legs were now on the couch. I rested my head on Sterling’s shoulder while my other hand was on his other shoulder. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath.
“They seem happy…” I murmured. “That’s good…”
Sterling’s POV:
I smiled and kissed her head, twirling a lock of her hair around my finger. “Mmhm… I’m glad they’re happy. Though, I noticed that Ashley looked a little exhausted. Any idea what that’s about?”
Eden’s POV:
I frowned, looking up at him.
“You noticed that, too?” I bit my lower lip. “I don’t know. She hasn’t told me… maybe she’s overworking herself… Ashley tends to do that a lot…”
I felt a little disappointed. I was always that friend Ashley talked to whenever she was stressed out. Whatever bothered her, Lee would talk to me about it. Something was clearly bothering her, but she didn’t mention anything to me…
Sterling’s POV:
“Maybe she just had a long night,” I suggested with a shrug. Having a thought, I looked down at her with a devilish grin. “She and Lucas were probably up late last night.”
(Sorry I’ve been ghosting… this is incredibly entertaining to read but I’m not sure what to do with Violeta, she’s alone again)
(It's fine, don't worry about it!
Uh… Maybe we could skip to the party when Steed's conversation is over?)
(Yeah sure, I’m enjoying the conversation so far XD)
(Sterling, stop it! XD is enjoying the conversation extremely)
Sterling’s POV:
“Maybe she just had a long night,” I suggested with a shrug. Having a thought, I looked down at her with a devilish grin. “She and Lucas were probably up late last night.”
Eden’s POV:
I furrowed my eyebrows.
“Probably,” I agreed obliviously, setting my chin in my hand as I frowned. “They probably stayed up at night wo—“ I’m so stupid. Oh, God, I bet there’s no one as stupid as I was. It was so obvious what Sterling meant. So darn obvious. Why could I pick up innuendos but not something as simple as this? “… Oh.”
I probably fell silent for about a minute or two before I hid my face in my hands, a groan escaping my mouth.
“Sterling! Not again! You said you wouldn’t do this again! Why? Why do you do this to me?”
(Sorry, E… Sterling just can’t help himself.)
Sterling’s POV:
As Eden talked, I watched her carefully, waiting for her to get my meaning. When she finally did, it had taken a bit longer for her to grasp it than the last time.
I snickered and kissed her temple. She was too cute. “Sorry, babe. I just can’t help it. Your reactions are too cute.”
Eden's POV:
I scowled, crossing my arms. I was finally able to get rid of that thought and image from my mind, but now it was back again. Then I frowned.
"Right, okay, so let's say that is the problem here," I started slowly, trying to fight off a blush. "That isn't supposed to make her all weary, is it?"
Sterling snickered and I groaned again, punching him on the shoulder lightly. Let's see how he likes it when his own brother is of age. I'll get my revenge…
Sterling’s POV:
“You’d be surprised, babe,” I chuckled, tightening my arms around her and pulling her closer. “That can make you pretty tired sometimes. Especially if you’re doing it a lot.”
Eden's POV:
My face burned hotter and I hid my face in his chest. Seriously, Sterling? Really?
"I hate you…" I grumbled. Would that be me in the near future? Would I look as weary as that? I immediately dismissed the thoughts, clearing my throat to get rid of the embarrassing thoughts. Why must my mind do this to me?
Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled and nudged her cheek with my nose. “Yeah… You know you love me,” I teased with a kiss to her cheek, letting my lips linger on her skin for a moment.
Eden's POV:
I shook my head, trying to look annoyed but the smile on my face betrayed my intentions. I peeled myself off of my boyfriend's lap (albeit forcefully).
"I'm going to shower," I declared.
Sterling’s POV:
“I feel betrayed. You’d rather spend your time with the shower than me, your own boyfriend. How cruel!” I laughed softly as I watched her walk away. “I’ll spare you the embarrassment of what I was going to ask you…”
Eden's POV:
I turned around, my arms crossed.
"Right, because the shower doesn't tease me 24/7," I retorted, trying to ignore his last statement. Of course, I knew what he was going to ask me. It was obvious. "It's also very, very warm and comforting. It washes away my stress."
Sterling’s POV:
“Hey, teasing you is my job! And I’m warm and comforting. Give me a sponge and I could wash you, too,” I reminded her playfully, grinning as I leaned back into the couch. I was totally going to get payback for this one day… I just know it…
Eden's POV:
I almost choked. Honestly, Sterling was making up for all those moments I didn't blush before. I didn't think I could blush a lot, but Sterling likes to prove me wrong.
"I'll keep that in mind," I muttered, rubbing the back of my neck. I was so going to get back at him one day. Even if it takes years, I will get him back.
Sterling’s POV:
I smiled at her and pulled my legs up onto the couch. “Good. Now, we’re you going to shower or not? Because if you don’t, then I think I might.”
